The “Pick Three” Year-End Strategy
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! For nonprofit staffers across the country (and around the world), Giving Tuesday and year-end fundraising campaign planning is…
The Seven-Week Housecleaning Challenge
As summer comes to a close, we set our sights on prepping for the fall and winter activities: back to school, events, holiday planning, and of course, housecleaning. But instead…
Tackling a 20-Million Donor Loss
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an uneasiness lingering among fundraising professionals. Back in 2020, many of us were holding our breath to see how the shut-down…
Four Tips to Alleviate Year-End Panic
Fundraisers across the nation are starting to get jumpy. Panic is setting in with Giving Tuesday just around the corner and year end looming. Like ping-pong balls in the rafters,…
Unsatisfied: A Donor Story
Swindled at the MarketI was wandering through a popup farmers market and had no intention of buying olive oil. But she drew me in with her chatty, friendly demeanor. She…
The CFRE Journey
I walked out of the Community College of Philadelphia in mental fog. The summer sun was blinding, and I had to stop and blink a few times to adjust my…
Flourish with Funnels
In many organizations, there is an intense focus on the solicitation – the perfect email, the well-crafted letter, the superb script, the proper placement of the phone number for an…
The AmazonSmile Predicament… and a Solution!
If you have been in fundraising for any length of time, chances are you’ve heard these comments: “Why aren’t we promoting AmazonSmile? It’s such an easy way to raise money.”…
A Regency-Era Crowd Pleaser
“It is a truth universally acknowledged” that Jane Austen and her timeless novels draw devoted fans from around the world. Followers swoon over her brooding, leading men and delight in…
Highlight Reel: Insider’s Guide Presentation
While we can’t deny the devastating impact of the pandemic over the past year, there are a few silver linings to acknowledge. One: the accessibility to conferences and trainings in…